Facing a multitude of pressures from financial constraints to an ageing workforce, the UK’s resources & waste management sector stands at a critical juncture.
The UK’s resources and waste management sector has transformed in recent decades from just disposing of waste to supporting sustainable waste management. But there are mounting pressures facing the sector.
First, the workforce’s skills gap is continuing to put pressure on the sector at a time when technological advancements and legislation are also placing greater demands on the workforce to have the right skills and experience. This means the sector increasingly has to rely on a highly trained workforce when the ageing profile of employees is threatening the loss of technical knowledge and skills.
In addition, the financial strain on local authorities is adding a significant barrier to their ability to deliver on the government’s Resources and Waste Strategy for England, which focuses on minimising waste, promoting resource efficiency and, ultimately, moving towards a circular economy.
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